Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 1
Try this ASVAB-style question.
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Which statement best describes kinetic energy?
- the ratio of output force to input force
- the turning effect of a force about an axis
- the product of an object’s mass and velocity
- energy an object has because of its motion
Reveal answer and explanation
energy an object has because of its motion
kinetic energy is energy an object has because of its motion. A rolling ball can move another object when they collide.